Launches Recycling Initiative at Free Zone Cluster to Raise Funds for Dubai Autism Centre

Dubai: 20 November, 2007 - Dubai Internet City, one of the largest managed ICT clusters in the world, has joined hands with Dubai Media City and Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK), members of TECOM Investments, to raise awareness on recycling as a sustainable solution to alleviate pollution in the UAE.

The initiative is part of Dubai Internet City's recently launched corporate social responsibility programme, in coordination with the Radisson SAS Hotel.

Dubai Internet City will collect and recycle waste material from 32 bins located throughout TECOM's free zone clusters. The proceeds from this initiative, which will be conducted with the support of Union Paper Mills, will be donated to the Dubai Autism Centre, a non-profit organization that serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Jamal Abdulsalam, Executive Director of Dubai Internet City, said: "Our joint endeavour with Dubai Media City and ENPARK underscores our commitment to maintain a clean environment for the welfare of the entire community. It is a part of our CSR campaign that extends beyond the free zone and touches every aspect of the society.

"As one of the major ICT clusters in the world, we have taken the lead to spearhead this recycling campaign and help impede its harmful impact on the environment. While offering an opportunity to adopt recyclable technology, this pro-active approach will also raise awareness on curbing waste generation."

Dubai Internet City recently installed solar power street lights in the zone as an initiative to encourage sustainable energy and environmental protection in the region.

Other TECOM Investments' entities have also launched similar initiatives to protect the environment.

Dubai Media City has set up a permanent recycling centre behind DMC Building No.3, while the Dubai Knowledge Village has installed the region's first-ever solar power tracking device to utilize renewable energy sources.

TECOM Investments currently has the distinction of hosting the largest number of projects in the world undergoing certification for the Leadership in Energy and Energy Design (LEED) rating system, a global benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

TECOM's green initiatives have been acknowledged recently through the Best Company Award in the Alternative Energy Award Category by Future Fuels magazine, a specialized publication reporting on the global energy market and industry trends. It has also received the Dubai Quality Group's first Emirates Energy Award in the Energy Engineer category.

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About Dubai Internet City
Launched in 2000, Dubai Internet City (DIC), member of TECOM Investments, provides a knowledge economy ecosystem designed to support the business development of information and communications technology (ICT) companies. It is the Middle East's biggest ICT infrastructure, built inside a free trade zone. It is a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in a vast region extending from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, and from Africa to the CIS countries, covering 2 billion people with a GDP of $6.7 trillion. Within a short span of time, a dynamic international community of ICT companies has established itself in Dubai Internet City. The global ICT giants are all here, including Intel, Oracle, HP, IBM, Dell, Siemens, Samsung, Schlumberger and Cisco, as well as many small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures.  For more information, Please visit: www.dubaiinternetcity.com

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Angelina Wong
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